Your Expat
Community in Cairo

Paul Zimmerer

"Before I moved to Cairo I contacted some local members on InterNations. They gave me some great assistance."

Barbara Sciera

"Cairo is a bustling metropolis. Through InterNations I met some other expat women. Now we meet on a weekly basis."

The Expat Community in Cairo Welcomes You!

As-salamu alaykum, and welcome to the no.1 social network for expatriates in Cairo and around the world! InterNations is a network which allows expats from all over the globe to share advice, help each other, as well as network and socialize. Our Cairo Community has a large member base from a variety of backgrounds and fields of work, and is a vital resource for anybody wishing to find out more about living and working in the Egyptian capital. The vast experience of our members ensures that you'll be able to find help with any of the issues you may have. Whether your question is "is Cairo safe to walk around at night for a woman?" or "what are the best international schools in Cairo?", our members have been there and done it and will be able to offer you the best advice possible.

With InterNations, you never stand alone. Whether you move to another city or go on a business trip
somewhere — our communities are there to make you feel at home wherever you are in the world. Feel free to
also check out our other vibrant InterNations Communities like the ones in
Hong Kong or
Amsterdam.

Join Our Exciting Events in Cairo

Find More Information in Our Cairo Expat Guides

The InterNations Expat Guide prepares you for some of the difficulties you may come across when moving to Cairo, from getting a residency permit to finding accommodation. Busy downtown, quiet suburbia and luxurious satellite cities await you.

Are you getting ready for your new expat life in Cairo? Wondering about healthcare or education options, or simply how to get around town? The InterNations Expat Guide to living in Cairo addresses a variety of these topics.

Working in Cairo is a great option if you are interested in acquiring work experience in the Middle East. As a national and regional driving force, the Egyptian capital offers various business opportunities for expats. Find out what they are and how to approach them on InterNations.

Exchange Tips about living in Cairo

Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow members in our Cairo expat forums.

Start Your New Expat Life in Cairo

Cairo is one of the oldest cities on Earth, and has been a hugely important and bustling metropolis for most of that time. The capital of various Egyptian and Arabic states, it has a stunning array of history and architecture that will amaze even the most well-traveled expat. In the markets and souks, you'll find a fascinating array of food and unique products not available in any old shopping mall, making Egypt an endlessly fascinating place that expats often fall in love with.
Although there can still be culture shock for westerners, most expats will find it much easier to adapt to than the likes of Dubai or Saudi Arabia. Unlike most Gulf States, expats often come to Cairo for reasons other than the purely financial, with NGOs and volunteer agencies providing a sizeable portion of the expatriate community. In addition, many work in the oil industry and the media, providing a very diverse community of expats for you to get involved with.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 390 cities across the
globe. Get to know fellow internationals in your city, before you're moving, or when traveling somewhere
and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat
friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the
world. Whether they live in
Jeddah or
Shanghai,
InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

The Community for Like-Minded Expatriates in Cairo

Our members on InterNations are a diverse bunch, hailing from a variety of backgrounds and fields of work and interest. But they've also gone through a common approval process, so you can be sure that you'll have an enjoyable experience interacting with the group and that any advice you receive will be trustworthy. Once you've joined InterNations, begun to take part in group discussions, connected with fellow expats, and had any questions you may have been worrying about answered in our forums, there's also the opportunity to take your interaction offline. Our members organize a wide variety of activities to get involved with, from photography to dining as well as groups that allow you to visit some of the city's more spectacular sights. Our larger InterNations Official Events are also great for networking, and shouldn't be missed!

Paul Zimmerer

"Before I moved to Cairo I contacted some local members on InterNations. They gave me some great assistance."

Barbara Sciera

"Cairo is a bustling metropolis. Through InterNations I met some other expat women. Now we meet on a weekly basis."